Cover Image: Timo the Adventurer

Timo the Adventurer

Pub Date:   |   Archive Date:

Member Reviews

My thanks for the ARC goes to NetGalley and Europe Comics. I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

I love the art in this book. And I think the adventure will keep kids reading. The fantasy/fairy tale aspect is a lot of fun and will give this that feeling of being familiar but also new. And since the kids loves reading books, I was in for the ride.

This is a fast read but worth it!

Happy reading!

Was this review helpful?

What's a boy to do when he's read every book in the village? Time to head out on your own to do some exploring. He documents all the odd creatures he meets in his notebook, describing each one. Younger readers will enjoy this a lot.

Was this review helpful?

'Timo the Adventurer Book 1' with story by Jonathan Garnier and art by Yohan Sacre is a graphic novel about a young boy explorer.

What's a boy to do after he has read all the books in the village? For Timo, that means it's time to put all that knowledge to work and explore. So he steps outside his village to meet the strange weird world outside.

This is a fun read for younger readers. The art is pretty fantastic and the story is good.

I received a review copy of this title from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Was this review helpful?

This is a super cute and quirky little graphic novel my step son really enjoys the art work and I actually did as well.
The story is an interesting one to follow through and we’re both excited to keep reading. Was archived before downloading but we picked up a copy via Amazon to read together for review.

Was this review helpful?

To start off, I was reading a galley and it was all black and white. I hope they put it out in full color from the beginning. Timo has run out of things to read in the entire village. So now he must go on an adventure to find new stories, or become the story himself. Timo starts off naive and grows into someone who thinks things through and questions perceptions. It is a lesson many people today need to see to be reminded that things can be worked out, if someone takes the lead and gives everyone a chance.
#litsyAtoZGN

Was this review helpful?

A beautifully illustrated title with unique fantasy aspects, more about the art than the story. Not sure if this was the translation but the writing felt a bit stunted.

Was this review helpful?

Timo the Adventurer was a beautiful example of a graphic novel and would be a great introduction for future fans of the genre. I'm personally just getting into graphic novels and am encouraging my students to enjoy the genre for appreciation of both art and storytelling.
I both wanted to race through this to find out what happened, but also slow down and linger over the illustrations. I went back through several times to appreciate the gorgeous artwork with so much movement and character.
I think my students, some of whom are learning English as a second language, would really enjoy this story.

Was this review helpful?

Oh man, I am hooked. And just when it was getting good it left us off on an epic cliffhanger! The illustrations are fun and the world is magically unique with everything from a pirate-looking girl to llama-looking animals, to a giant talking bear, and whatever Broof is (a giant talking red panda?) So much mystery Timo discovers on his travels, although he comes off as very arrogant and uneducated (considering he read every book in his village and sure knows nothing of the outside world - not even bug's names!) I do hope one of these creatures finally puts him in his place...lol. Can't wait to read the rest of Timo's adventures!

Was this review helpful?

Cute from start to the cliffhanger end.
From the art to the script, this adventure graphic novel leaves you following this quest wanting just to stay a bit longer in the easiness and adorableness that is and follows Timo the Adventurer!

Was this review helpful?

A light-hearted adventure that will surely entertain children and make them laugh. The artwork is incredible. I feel the book can target a wider (and older) audience if the dialogues are a wee bit more refined and if the presentation of the plot is made more mature. But I cannot say much about the plot as this book ends in a cliffhanger. But so far, this book has been an interesting read.

Was this review helpful?

I loved this charming and delightful graphic novel. It reminded me of the adventure books that I used to read - ‘The Goonies’, in particular. The artist, Yohan Sacrés’ illustrations were very strong and the use of colour was most appealing. I may well buy this great storybook, written by Jonathan Garnier, for my friend’s young son.

Thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for the complimentary ARC. This is my honest and totally voluntary opinion.

Was this review helpful?

I sadly didn't get a chance to finish Timo the Adventurer but the bit I did read was whimsically wonderful!

All book-lovers dream of pursing adventures of their own and young Timo bravely takes that leap and finds himself venturing into a new world which before he'd only ever read about. But will Timo fulfill his wish and become a true hero worth reading about? There's only one way to find out...

Was this review helpful?

What a fun story with beautiful illustrations :) I am looking forward for the next book! Thank you for the chance to review it, NetGalley!

Was this review helpful?

This was a fun story with really beautiful artwork. It felt like it ended a little suddenly, so I am looking forward to reading the next book.

Was this review helpful?

Really adorable artwork. Fun, relatable characters. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more Timo adventures in the future.

Was this review helpful?

I haven't read a graphic novel in a long time, but the artwork in this middle-grade graphic novel is so adorable. 💛 I loved the fact that Timo was a bookworm who told stories to every other kid in the village. I also enjoyed that Timo, after reading every single book in the village, decided to live is own adventures, even after realizing that he isn't very heroic.

The journal he writes with illustrations and facts about his adventures is a highlight. He draws and names every single creature he meets along his way - his thoughts on Broof are so funny .

All in all, I just couldn't stop reading this. And, the CHIFFHANGER?! I need part two, like, NOW!

Was this review helpful?

FIrst, Thanks to Netgalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Beautiful artwork, engaging story, relate-able characters. I can't wait to share this with our Junior crowd. Definitely purchasing for our library!

Was this review helpful?

The art was super fun and whimsical. The story itself was interesting enough to keep me turning pages.
Following a boy named Timo in his first 'real adventure', you get to discover a strange new world along side him. His journal entries are a nice touch and it's amusing to see how his view of the world is different than how things actually are.
The bits of foreshadowing are very interesting and make me want to keep my eye out for the next book.

Was this review helpful?

Imaginative and playful, Timo the Adventurer is a sweet read about a studious yet impatient young boy with a thirst for adventure, wanting nothing more than to explore the world beyond the village he was born and raised in. The simple, soft illustrative style is appealing to young schoolchildren and the rich language is a great way to challenge comprehension skills and increase vocabulary. Timo’s stubborn and curious nature draws the reader into the fantastical world of the comic, every page bringing fascinating new creatures and friends to meet. My children enjoyed joining Timo as he starts his adventure and are excited to find out where Part 2 of the story will lead.

Was this review helpful?

This book is incredibly visually appealing. There's a lot of motion in the illustrations. It's a cartoony style - big heads and eyes on small bodies and a lot of round shapes. Its well together and the reader's eyes move effortlessly across the page. The plot has the feel of Over the Garden Hedge - Standard adventure with and undertone of weird. Most of all it's fun.

Was this review helpful?